• Tech & Entertainment

    Watching on YouTube (April/May 24)

    June 21, 2024 - By 

    Here’s some of what I’ve been watching in April and May on YouTube. Alia Zaita [475K subscribers – 216 videos] – NYC Lifestyle – Alia is a channel I haven’t watched too long, but I enjoy watching her journey through life in the Big Apple. Eamon & Bec 1.27M subscribers – 392 videos] – Lifestyle – Eamon and Bec are starting to post a little more regularly. Fun to see them with their baby girl. Faredrop with Sara and Tony 10.9K subscribers – 4 videos] – Travel – Faredrop is a new channel. Kara and Nate own Fare Drop and…

  • Life

    2024::June 10-16

    June 18, 2024 - By 

    + I love these Nasturiums. + Saturday late afternoon, we went over to Drew and Caitlyn’s house for an early Father’s Day dinner. Here’s Drew outside grilling. + My dinner that night…yummy! + They gave Rob a sports trivia game, which we played after dinner. Fun times!! + Sunday, Drew and Caitlyn came over to help prep Father’s Day dinner for Rob’s step-dad AKA Grandpa. Here’s Drew putting the charcuterie board together. + Final product!! + Fried shrimp, hush puppies, and fries for Father’s Day. I didn’t get any pics of the 2 dad’s that day, but regardless, we had…

  • Life

    2024::June 3-9

    June 17, 2024 - By 

    + Rob and I ate at a newish restaurant called Conquistador. So good!! + Pretty eggs from my in-laws + Alex came over and we cooked lunch together! + Our former preacher who we call BC is moving to Fort Walton Beach, so we went to a going away party for him. + Kayleigh made me laugh so hard. Rob had tossed a piece of popcorn and it went up underneath the tv stand. Here she is trying to get to it with her short little legs.

  • Cookbooks

    31 Days of Must Read Cookbooks {Day 31}

    June 16, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for Day 31! We made it to the end. Today we’re finishing up the series with a low carb cookbook called America’s Best Low Carb Recipes by Anne C. Cain. It is so chock-full of recipes. I love that it teaches the difference between good and bad carbs. It has 3 different carb-rating phases along with meals plans. I’ve been doing low carb for about a year and half, but I love these carb rating pages, to help me to get ideas for ways to cut carbs when I’m feeling like I just can’t lose weight for…

  • Life

    Monthly Digest::5.2024

    June 15, 2024 - By 

    LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Loving Recently I Shazamed a song on the radio the other day. It’s Beautiful Things by Benson Boone and now I’m obsessed with this song and actually his work in general. Happy to be making progress with my shoulder. Excited No more sling as of the 15th of this month. Disappointments Auburn baseball didn’t make it to post season. Reminiscing about our traditions of Memorial Day weekend at Lake Martin.

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    31 Days of Must Read Cookbooks {Day 30}

    June 14, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for Day 30 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Gina Homolka from Skinny Taste recently published a beautiful book. I have loved her recipes from her blog. When I had the opportunity to review her book, The Skinnytaste Cookbook, I was delighted. This is not a diet/weight loss book. Gina is encouraging throughout the book and provides healthy food facts and eating tips, that are so easy to implement. I plan to try some of these tips and as well…

  • Travel

    Texas Trip 2024 – Part 1

    June 13, 2024 - By 

    Today I’m sharing about the first part of our recent Texas Trip. Rob had a conference in Allen, TX in April and we had planned to fly there. In fact we had plane tickets already. Then after having my surgery and as the trip got closer, we decided it would be better to drive. We were able to get e-credits for our flights so we didn’t lose any money. This was going to make it so I wouldn’t have navigate an airport with 1 arm. It also meant we could bring as much as we wanted to. I am using…

  • Cookbooks

    31 Days of Must Read Cookbooks {Day 29}

    June 11, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for Day 29 of the series. Today’s book is going to be for any of you Fox and Friends fans out there. Steve Doocy, who’s one of the hosts on that show along with his wife have written several books/cookbooks. The Simply Happy Cookbook: 100-Plus Recipes to Take the Stress Out of Cooking Back cover Table of Contents Not only is this a cookbook, but a great collection of Doocy family stories. These Jalapeno Popper Puff sound amazing! I’ve made something similar to this, but this sounds really good. Yay for a low carb recipe! Full page…

  • Life

    2024::May 27-June 2

    June 10, 2024 - By 

    + Car wash – I’ve gotten some terrible sap from the tree that is draping over the driveway. + BeReal from Alex and his girlfriend. + Kayleigh’s sleeping positions crack me up. + We’re finishing up a bunch of shows and 2 of my favs are over for good. This pic I saw after watching the Series Finale for Young Sheldon. Also sad that The Good Doctor is over. All good things must come to an end. + I saw this comment on a political post about all the stuff going on with Trump. I had to screen shot it…

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    31 Days of Must Read Cookbooks {Day 28}

    June 9, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for Day 28 of the series. I hope you’re not sick of these posts! A few years ago I got this cookbook for Christmas from a friend. If you are looking for great southern recipes, The VeryVera Cookbook: Recipes from My Table by Vera Stewart is a great recommendation. Back cover Table of Contents Love this photo of old handwritten recipes cards (inside cover) You can’t think of Southern cooking with out good ole Buttermilk Biscuits, right? I love a good Breakfast Casserole. This is one very similar to what Rob’s gramma used to make. Yummy! Like…

  • Life

    2024::May 20-26

    June 8, 2024 - By 

    + On Tuesday nights, Opelika has Summer Swing. Each week a different band performs and the OHS band sells hot dogs and burgers. We went to see Kidd Blue and brought some chicken fingers from Foosackley’s and enjoyed an hour of music and food. + I don’t know why I keep adding my photos of pizza and salad. + My flowers in my container garden are blooming. + Samford Hall is just so beautiful. The Friday before Memorial Day weekend, I walked downtown to meet up with a former student worker of mine who just graduated for lunch. I always…

  • Cookbooks

    31 Days of Must Read Cookbooks {Day 27}

    June 7, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for Day 27 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. I am a choc-a-holic, so when I was given the book called Chocolate for Every Season by a secret pal at work one year, I knew they knew me well. This Fudgy Mocha-Almond Pie is on my must try list! This book is a must read cookbook because it has such a great variety of recipes that include chocolate. It has a section for gifts to make, which is great for…

  • Life

    2024::May 13-19

    June 6, 2024 - By 

    + AHS grad party for our friends’ youngest son + Monday night, Rob was out of town for work so I went to Drew and Caitlyn’s house for dinner. Then we played Exploding Kittens + Last week in the sling!! + Kayleigh loves to play in the mud *eyeroll* + Thai food for the win! We love Savanh Kitchen in Auburn + Rob made what he called ‘redneck breakfast.’ I had promised to eat whatever he made. It was Conecuh smoked sausage and ramen noodles (without the broth).

  • Tech & Entertainment

    Watching & Listening – Mar/Apr 24

    June 5, 2024 - By 

    Still playing catch up. Here’s my Watching & Listening post for March and April 2024! Jump to: Movies  |  TV Shows  |  Podcasts  |  Music Movies Irish Wish (Netflix) Benchwarmers (Netflix) The Hill (Netflix) A Mile In His Shoes (Netflix) Your Place or Mine (Netflix) Irish Wish – Cute rom-com with Lindsay Lohan, but the premise was a bit annoying. Benchwarmers – Baseball movie – Hated this, but Rob loved it. The Hill – Baseball movie with Dennis Quaid – Loved it – tear jerker. A Mile in His Shoes – Baseball movie – true story – loved it! Your…

  • Cookbooks

    31 Days of Must Read Cookbooks {Day 26}

    June 4, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for Day 26 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that are scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. However, while preparing these posts, I noticed that a few of my original posts have disappeared. I have no idea what books I’m missing, so I just found another interesting cookbook for this post. Calling all Gilmore Girl fans out there!! Today’s choice is for you. Eat Like a Gilmore: The Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Gilmore Girl by Kristi Carlson I realized after purchasing this book that one of…

  • Life

    2024::May 6-12

    June 3, 2024 - By 

    + Rob and I went to the Employee Recognition ceremony. This year it was at the Gogue for the 1st time. Rob got his 10 year pin. (not my photo) + This week we also had these northern lights, which I actually didn’t get to see. So this is not my photo, but I wanted to remember it. + These mini-salads are so easy and good. The brand is Taylor Farms. I get them at Walmart, but I’m sure you can find them at other stores. They’re a salad kit for 1 person. I love the Caesar, Nashville Hot, and…

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    31 Days of Must Read Cookbooks {Day 25}

    June 2, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for Day 25 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. However, while preparing these posts, I noticed that a few of my original posts have disappeared. I have no idea what books I’m missing, so I just found another interesting cookbook for this post. The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Easy, Healthy Recipes for the Next Four Years & Beyond by Pamela Ellgen which I like because her recipes are simple and don’t require a bunch of ingredients. Table of Contents I know…

  • Life

    2024::May 1-5

    June 1, 2024 - By 

    + Auburn University grad party for 2 brothers who we watched grow in scouting. The party was on the rooftop of Map of Horton Hardgrave Hall. + At said party…there were so many cute Auburn desserts. The cookies were too cute to eat. + More homemade pizza on pre-made cauliflower crust + Froggy on the back deck + Katniss looking large 😉 + Kayleigh just because she’s so cute + Dinner one night, a friend of ours smokes briskets and pork loins and they are so amazing. This was so delish.

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    31 Days of Must Read Cookbooks {Day 24}

    May 31, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for Day 24 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. It’s the time of year for state and local fairs. I decided to pull out a really cool cookbook that I picked up a few years ago called Blue Ribbon USA: Prizewinning Recipes from State and County Fairs. I love the signs from the old state fairs. The recipes I want to try include Missouri’s Catfish Wraps, South Dakota’s Pumpkin Streusel Sweet Rolls and Rhode Island’s Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread…among others. If…

  • Life

    Monthly Digest::4.2024

    May 30, 2024 - By 

    I’m writing this post way late due to surgery and recovery. I probably won’t do full post, because I’m honestly not going to remember everything. However, I didn’t want to just skip this post either. LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Loving getting to see my Texas fam. Happy to have my surgery behind me. Excited to go to Texas to visit family and have another week off work, with my sling on. Disappointments not getting to hold my niece as much as would have liked. Dreading just…